212 Things to do near Blacktail Day Use Area
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Big Feeder
Ririe, Idaho
4.2 miles NEKayak near Ririe, Idaho
Kayak
On the banks by Heise
Ririe, Idaho
4.8 miles NEOn the banks of the river near Heise. Plenty of trees and ground cover.
Airsoft, Paintball
Kelly Island Campground
Ririe, Idaho
4.9 miles NEA BLM campground with 14 family sites and 1 group site for RVs or tents, open May through September — vault toilets, pets welcome, and rates from $5–$20 per night.
Camp 3.8 mi
Stinking Springs
Ririe, Idaho
5.0 miles NEAn ATV and dirt bike trail that doubles as a mountain bike gem — progressively bermed switchbacks, rock rolls, and gardens lead to connections with Kelly Canyon and the broader Big Hole range.
Hike, Mountain Bike 0.3 mi
Pointless Crag
Ririe, Idaho
5.0 miles EA BLM sport climbing crag in the South Fork area near Ririe — short routes with suspect rock, fixed anchor biners for lowering (not yours to take), and a dedicated parking area 2.7 miles up South Fork Road.
Rock Climb 2.7 mi
Sidewinder Trail
Ririe, Idaho
5.0 miles NEA south-facing singletrack above the Snake River near Ririe that dries out earlier and later than any other Kelly Canyon trail — tight switchbacks on the way up reward you with a fast, flowing descent.
Mountain Bike
Heise Rock (AKA Elephant Rock)
Ririe, Idaho
5.1 miles NECLOSED. Rock climbing is no longer permitted. A volcanic plug sport climbing crag near Heise Hot Springs with lines developed since the late 1980s — great potential across the south side, with routes across all skill levels.
Rock Climb 1.6 mi
Skyline
Ririe, Idaho
5.3 miles NEA punchy singletrack climb out of Little Kelly Canyon with great ridge vistas, narrow traverse, and a fast, loose downhill — a mix of singletrack and old motorized trail near Ririe, Idaho.
Mountain Bike
Blacktail Lake / Ririe Reservoir
Idaho Falls, Idaho
5.4 miles SA sprawling 1,500-acre reservoir east of Idaho Falls with a swim area, boat ramp, and miles of paddling — Blacktail Park is eastern Idaho's go-to summer cool-off.
Canoe, Swim
South Park
Ririe, Idaho
5.5 miles ERock Climb near Ririe, Idaho
Rock Climb 0.3-0.6 mi
Cress Creek Nature Trail
Rexburg, Idaho
5.6 miles NA 1.25-mile self-guided nature trail along the South Fork of the Snake River through sagebrush, juniper slopes, and lush creekside habitat — with an overlook trail, caves near the rim, and moose sightings.
Hike
Paramount Wall / Blanche Rock
Ririe, Idaho
5.9 miles NEA sport climbing wall above the road near Ririe with great exposure, afternoon shade, and well-loved 5.9–5.10 lines — most routes work with a 50-meter rope, established by Chuck Oddette and crew.
Camp, Horseback, Rock Climb
Twin Bridges Park
Rexburg, Idaho
6.5 miles NA 27-acre Snake River park between two bridges near Rexburg with shaded campsites, fire pits, pavilions, a playground, and BLM ground for hiking and hunting on three sides.
Camp, Canoe 3.0 mi
Biting Goat Trail
Ririe, Idaho
6.6 miles NEA revived 2022 trail with a bit of everything — doubletrack bombing, aspen-grove weaving, clifftop rock features, and some fun rock rolls — with cows still sharing the path.
Mountain Bike
Wolf Flats Recreation Area
Ririe, Idaho
6.6 miles EWolf Flats is a completely free, dispersed, undeveloped camping area with 25 locations to camp. Some areas are large enough to accommodate groups of 50 people.
Camp
Ririe River Island (AKA Twin Bridges)
Rexburg, Idaho
6.6 miles NA natural paintball island accessible by rock-hopping across the creek — rock bunkers, water-filled trenches, and a fence perimeter just north of Ririe Reservoir.
Airsoft, Paintball
Kelly Canyon
Ririe, Idaho
7.0 miles NEA switchback climb up Kelly Mountain with two brief red-line efforts, the infamous Shale Chute descent, and possible company from motorcycles or cows — a short, decent ride.
Mountain Bike
Rigby Wave-45th Wave
Rigby, Idaho
7.1 miles NWKayak near Rigby, Idaho
Kayak 1.8 mi
Crystal Cruise
Ririe, Idaho
7.2 miles NEA climb along the Crystal Cruise Nordic Trail to Kelly Canyon ski resort — best used as a connector from Sidewinder into the Kelly Canyon trail system.
Mountain Bike 1.7 mi
Randy's Cow Trail / Ken's Corner
Ririe, Idaho
7.6 miles NEA gradual, canopy-covered singletrack with tight corners and incredible forest smells — perfect for a leisurely ride up or a thrilling run down from Batman and Buckskin Morgan.
Mountain Bike
